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Top 10 Highest ranked Domestic airlines 2022

These airlines are a favorite among passengers.

Some of the Top 10 Domestic Airlines for 2022 are listed by Bounce Luggage Storage. This analysis analyses domestic and foreign airlines to determine which airline leaves consumers happy, taking into account factors like fewer cancellations, on-time arrival and cancellation records, customer ratings, and free luggage allowance.

1. Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines is the top airline in the US. In 2021, the airline’s on-time arrival rates will reach 90.28 percent, earning it an exceptional reputation for punctuality. Last year, only 0.09% of Hawaiian Airlines flights were cancelled. Hawaiian provides free carry-on luggage up to 11kg for travellers. Hawaiian received a 3/5 overall rating for food, seat comfort, and staff courtesy.

2. Alaska Airlines

Runner-up for best Alaska Airlines, a US airline, is one of the few US airlines that only provides free checked baggage on domestic flights. Alaska Airlines offers its customers free 23kg of checked baggage and 10kg of carry-on luggage. The on-time arrival and cancellation rates for this airline are also very good, at 82.55% and 1.76%, respectively.

3. Southwest Airlines

On-time arrival rates are 74.31% for Southwest Airlines, and cancellation rates are 2.39%. Southwest Airlines receives three out of five stars overall and receives high marks for meals, seat comfort, and staff service. Additionally, for both domestic and international flights, this airline provides 10 kg of free carry-on luggage and an incredible 46 kg of free checked baggage.

4. Delta Airlines

The on-time arrival rate for Delta Airlines is 87.98%, and the cancellation rate is 0.65%. It received three out of five stars overall and received high marks for meals, seat comfort, and staff courtesy. Additionally, this airline provides 10kg of free carry-on luggage.

5. Sun Country Airlines

It records positive on-time arrival rates of 81.37% and cancelation rates of 0.03%. It scores highly across meals, seat comfort, and staff service, earning 3/5 ratings across the board. This airline also offers free 16kg of carry-on luggage.

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S7 Group Begins Fan Blade Production for Western Engine Models

The privately-owned Russian aerospace giant S7 Group has reportedly commenced production of blades for Western-built aero engines at its subsidiary, the Berdsk Electromechanical Plant (BEMZ), located in Novosibirsk.

This development, reported by the Russian aviation publication ATO.ru, marks a significant step for the company amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.BEMZ has started manufacturing composite fan blades compatible with jet turbine engines, including the CFM International CFM56, which powers popular aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.

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The technology for restoring blades of gas turbine engines used in Airbus and Boeing aircraft was previously developed by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and is now being implemented in the production of new aircraft parts at BEMZ.

Currently, BEMZ focuses on producing parts essential for maintaining the airworthiness of civil aircraft. Over the past year and a half, the plant has manufactured approximately 3,500 structural elements and components for replacement on foreign aircraft, which are utilized by airlines such as S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Aurora, and Aeroflot.

The facility is undergoing expansion, with two stages of an investment program totaling 2 billion roubles already completed. These developments are likely geared toward producing blades for the CFM56 engines, which equip more than half of S7’s operational fleet, including 28 Airbus A320-family aircraft and 19 Boeing 737-800s.

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Vasily Yurchenko, CEO of Berdsk Electromechanical Plant, emphasized the shift in focus towards maintaining the airworthiness of the Western-made fleet. The plant has delivered thousands of components to S7 and other Russian carriers since 2022. Notably, according to Russia’s Air Operators Association, 89% of the country’s passengers in 2023 traveled aboard foreign-made aircraft.

Future plans include serious investments to transform the plant into a modern, high-tech aircraft manufacturing facility. In addition to engine blades, BEMZ is also known for producing various spare parts for aircraft, reinforcing its role in the Russian aviation industry as it adapts to new manufacturing needs.